Knit elastic mesh loop pile fabric for orthopedic and other devices

a technology of elastic knit fabric and loop pile, which is applied in the field of elastic knit fabric having a loop pile construction, can solve the problems of poor air porosity, heat buildup, inducing perspiration and discomfort, etc., and achieves the effects of enhancing air circulation and moisture management, and being more porous

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-27
GEHRING TEXTILES
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[0024]3) the mesh structure makes it more porous, which enhances the air circulation and the moisture management in creating a cooli

Problems solved by technology

Neoprene, while cheap and in frequent use, has poor air porosity, which leads to heat buildup, inducing perspiration and discomfort.
It is, however, disadvantageous since the foam does not sufficiently control the amount of perspiration generated along a patient's skin.
Also the Rubberlite foam is less than desirable due to its tendency

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[0041]One type of fabric of the invention is manufactured utilizing a 4 guide bar, 28 gauge (28 needles / inch), tricot.

[0042]The yarns and their location relative to the guide bars used in manufacture of the fabric of Example 1 are detailed below:

Bar 1 (Back)40 / 1 clear Spandex29 inch runnerBar 240 / 12 den Nylon 6, bright trilobal50 inch runnerBar 340 / 12 den Nylon 6, bright trilobal50 inch runnerBar 4 (Front)40 / 12 den Nylon 6, bright trilobal91 inch runner

[0043]Bars 2 and 3 create the mesh structure of the fabric, while bar 4 produces long floats suitable for napping.

[0044]The threading chart for Example 1 is as follows:

Bar 1 (back).......||||||||||.|||||.||||||||||...................Bar 2....|||||||||||||.|||||||||||||......................Bar 3.........||||||||.||||||||||||||||||................Bar 4 (front)....................|||||||||.......................

[0045]The stitch construction for Example 1 is as follows:

BAR 1BAR 4(Back)BAR 2BAR 3(Front)1-07-81-01-01-27-61-23-47-61-23-46-5...

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Abstract

An improved fabric for orthopedic devices is provided, being a knitted fabric produced on either a warp or weft knit system and utilizing a filament yarn selected from nylon and polyester as well as spandex. The fabric enhances freedom of movement while stimulating blood flow and muscle tone. The fabric has an elasticity that enables closure of orthopedic and other devices by placing the hook component of a Velcro (®) strip at any convenient point rather than aligning it with the loop component of the Velcro (®). The fabric is more convenient, faster and easier for many incapacitated persons, enhancing wearing comfort. Its mesh structure makes it more porous, which enhances the air circulation and the moisture management in creating a cooling effect on the wearer's skin and ready evaporation of perspiration, while still providing therapeutic warmth without heat buildup.

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[0001]This application claims priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 847,186 filed Sep. 26, 2006. The subject application is also related to the following applications:[0002]Fabric for Protection against Electric Arc Hazards[0003]60 / 847,305 filed Sep. 26, 2006 U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed ______,[0004]Under Body Armor Cooling Vest and Fabric Thereof[0005]60 / 847,307 filed Sep. 26, 2006 U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed ______, and[0006]Improved High Performance Fire Resistant Fabrics and the Garments Made Therewith[0007]60 / 847,002 filed Sep. 25, 2006; U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed ______.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0008]The invention relates to a knit fabric, and, more particularly, to an elastic knit fabric having a loop pile construction.[0009]Orthopedic devices such as braces, splints, supports, orthodics, slings, bandaging, etc. are used to relieve discomfort, pain, physical weakness for diverse conditions, ailments or...

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IPC IPC(8): D04B35/00D04B39/00
CPCD04B21/18D04B1/18D04B21/04D04B21/12D10B2403/0111D10B2501/0632
Inventor GEHRING, GEORGE
Owner GEHRING TEXTILES
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